Multiple Levels
13th Annual Library of Congress
National Book Festival
Who: All Girl Scouts
Where: National Mall
When: Saturday, September 21st & Sunday, September 22nd
Book lovers of all ages will convene on the National Mall to celebrate books and reading. Consider a trip for your troop to the Library of Congress National Book Festival to hear from popular authors and illustrators, get books signed, and take part in fun activities. This year's line-up of children's authors includes Holly Black, Kadir Nelson, Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, Rafael L�pez and many more! There is also a digital bookmobile and a pavilion to discover more about the Library of Congress.
Check out the following badges and how they connect to the National Library Festival: Brownie: Celebrating Community, My Family Story; Junior: Scribe; Cadette: Book Artist, Screenwriter, Comic Artist; Senior: Novelist
Order the patch for your Girl Scouts and let them proudly show off their attendance at this memorable event. Patches will also be available for purchase on-site at the festival.
Fee: Free
How: For more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/
S.T.R.I.V.E. Step Program
Who: Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors
When: Weekly, beginning Monday, September 15
Where: Locations throughout Prince George's County, MD
Is your troop considering taking part in the Council's DC Step Showcase? The Maryland-National Park & Planning Commission is offering a program that can help boost your stepping skills. The Success through Teamwork Respect Inclusiveness Values and Excellence (S.T.R.I.V.E.) program is a community-based step program focused on developing the whole individual while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Participants will learn about the value of collaboration, the history of step and take part in competitive and exhibition shows. This program is only open to residents of Prince George's County, MD.
Registration: Registration is open to children ages 12-14 living in Prince George's County, MD. Call 301-464-1737.
Website: For more information visit www.pgxtremeteens.com
Homegrown Fun and 'Farm Fresh' Adventure
Who: All Girl Scouts
When: Friday, October 4 2013 (5 pm - 10:30 pm)
Saturday, October 5, 2013 (10 am - 10:30 pm)
Sunday, October 6, 2013 (10 am - 7 pm)
Where: 5620 Butterfly Lane
Frederick, MD 21703
A simple visit to Summers Farm will fulfill some badge requirements. Highlighted activities include our corn maze, moonlight maze, giant jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin picking, hayrides, slides, pig races, farm fresh baked goods, concessions and much more!
Fees: Weekend group rate for 15 or more people: $8 per person with two leaders being free. Regular admission is $10 per person.
Participation patches available for purchase for $1 each. Campfire sites available by reservation for an additional fee of $5.
For More Information: Please visit www.SummersFarm.com
Cookie College 2013
Who: Girl Scout Brownies and Girl Scout Juniors
When: December 7th, 2013 1pm-4:30pm
Where: Howard University Washington, DC
At Cookie College girls will earn their diploma in everything cookies! Learn about the business of selling, the history of Girl Scout cookies, and much more on an actual college campus! At the end girls will graduate and receive their participation patch.
The Brownie and Junior program has proven to increase troops' cookie sales dramatically. Girls will learn important lessons on marketing, making a pitch, and managing money.
Fee: Cost is $5 per girl and includes all materials, snack and a patch.
Registration: Registration opens on October 2nd, 2013 on the Girl Scouts Nation's Capital registration page.
Website: More information can be found on the Cookie College calendar page: http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=1415&Year=2013&Month=12
Women Soar at the Smithsonian
Who: All Girl Scouts
When: Saturday, September 14, 2013 10am-3pm
Where: National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall
Description: For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space. Discover the incredible contributions of women in aviation, science, and aerospace. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today's role models. Will you be the one of the next generation of women in aerospace?
Fee: Free
Website: http://airandspace.si.edu/events/heritage-days/womens-history/
9th Annual Girl Scout Days
Nationals Baseball Game
Who: All Girl Scouts
When: Sunday, September 22, 2013
Where: Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Girl Scouts are invited to participate in this special and growing tradition with the Washington Nationals. Pre-registered Girl Scouts receive special discounts on reserved seating and a unique commemorative patch at each Girl Scout game. Collect all four! The largest Girl Scout group attending each Girl Scout Game will be selected to participate in special on-field pregame activities.
Cost: $11 ($13 if prime game) for Lower RF Terrace, OF Gallery or Upper IF Gallery ticket; $8 ($9 if prime game) for Upper RF Terrace ticket; $7 ( $8 if prime game) for Upper OF Gallery ticket
For groups of 12 or less please visit nationals.com/scouts For larger groups please use the following order form 2013_Scouts_Order_Form-_new.pdf
To register: visitwww.nationals.com/scouts
For more information contact Nick Doenges at 202-640-7648 or nicholas.doenges@nationals.com
United We Spy: Meet and Greet with Ally Carter, author of the Gallagher Girl Series
Who: All Girl Scouts
When: Sunday, September 29, 2013 1PM
Where: International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Join author Ally Carter for an informal chat and book signing. Get ready for the Gallagher Girls' most astounding adventure yet as Ally Carter's New York Times best-selling series comes to breathtaking conclusion that will have readers racing to the last page.
Fans are encouraged to come dressed as a Gallagher girl or in cap and gown. Get your picture taken in the Gallagher Academy ID Card Poster and post on-line. Take the Gallagher Girls Trivia Quiz and have a chance to win A Gallagher Girl Notebook.
Fee: Free
Register: No registration required. For more information, visit:http://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/united-we-spy/2013-09-29/